HOLY CROSS CHURCH NEWSLETTER

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1 HOLY CROSS CHURCH NEWSLETTER 220 Browertown Road Woodland Park, New Jersey 07424; Phone Web Site: & ISSUE YEARS OF SERVICE NOV. DEC Dear Friends, enjoy recent pictures showing the life of our parish.

2 FROM PASTOR S DESK PICTURES: #1 Blessing of Pets took place on Sunday October 5, Thank you to all those who brought their pets for special blessings in honor of St. Francis of Assisi. Picture #2 Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Pomante On Friday October 10, 2014 the Sacrament of Marriage took place at Holy Cross Church between: Bride, Emily Elizabeth Gaydos and Groom Christopher Brian Pomante. Proud parents of the Bride were Deacon David and Laurie Gaydos; Proud Parents of the Groom were George and Patricia Pomante; Maid/Man of Honor: Bethany Squillante/Scott Gaydos; Best Man Mark Pisco. Marriage is a great mystery St. Paul says that reflects Jesus s unconditional and perpetual love for the members of His church. To that mystery each married couple is called - to love each other in happy moments and in any time of challenge, unconditionally. Marriage is a little bit crazy contract it is unconditional promise not knowing what the future brings, having trust and faith in Christ s love and support of Christian community. In God s eyes, marriage is very important foundation of our society. We see marriage at the beginning of creation, at the beginning of Jesus ministry and on last pages of the bible as the vision of eternal life. Picture #3, #4 On Saturday October 18, 2014 we hosted a BEEFSTEAK DINNER provided by Giresi s Caterers from Lodi with an ENTERTAINMENT by Bobby Valli who sung Frankie Valli Jersey Legend We thank Dominick Bucci for all efforts he did wo organize this event. Picture #5 Sacrament of Baptism: ALEXANDER MICHAEL LAMBRIGHT SON OF NATHAN LAMBRIGHT AND RACHEL (NEE MERSON) WAS BAPTIZED ON SUNDAY NOV. 2, PROUD GODPARENTS ARE DAVID MERSON AND JILL MERSON. WE CONGRATULATE GRANDPARENTS, RELATIVES AND FRIENDS. Picture #6, 7, 8 Our successful Mardi Gras Tricky Tray event, the biggest annual fundraiser since 1982, took place on Friday, November 7, 2014 at Amalgamated Meat Cutters, 245 Paterson Ave., Little Falls NJ Our special thanks are expressed to those who: Donated Regular (105), Super Trays (90) and Grand Trays (21), Gave monetary donations / participated in 50/50 Raffle; Served as captains, sold admission tickets Did advertisement and solicitations, Picked up donations / Numbered the trays for the Program / Delivered trays and set up the hall on Friday, Sold tickets at the event/ Served as runners / Served in the kitchen Served as MC / Served as security guard Cleaned the hall and kitchen after the event And to anyone who in any shape or form helped to organize Tricky Tray Thank You and God Bless you. OUR NET PROFIT WAS $13, Pictures #9, 10, 11, 12, 13 The Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday Nov. 9, 2014 Confirmands: Lina Dian Savina Abdelfatah Patron Saint name - Bl. Savina Petrilli Sponsor Angela Sanita-Soto Pamela Michelle Angela Caceres Patron Saint name - St. Angela Merici Sponsor Juan Pablo Caceres Anthony Steve James the Greater Caceres Patron Saint name - St. James the Greater Sponsor Sabina Duma Ned Elias Leo the Great Kiame Patron Saint name- St. Leo the Great Sponsor Angel Aldas Kimberly Vanessa Elizabeth Matute Patron Saint name - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Sponsor Manuel Chunchi Celebrant - Rt. Rev. Bernard J. Nowicki Bishop of the central Diocese PNCC Fr. Joseph R. Cyman, Pastor The Sacrament of Confirmation is a very important step in your youth s religious education. Confirmation is the sacrament through which we receive gifts of the Holy Spirit to make us soldiers of Christ, ready to profess our faith in word and deed. The minister of confirmation is the bishop. The bishop confirms by laying of hands on the person to be confirmed and anointing the forehead in the form of the cross with Holy Chrism. The bishop says: I sign you with the sign of the cross and I confirm you with the Chrism of Salvation in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. (Catechism). The confirmation imprints on our soul sacramental character, which entitles us to strength needed to show our faith in word and deed. The Sacrament of Confirmation is the completion of baptism, because we are strengthen to live a Christian life within the Church and defend its truths. PRAYERS OF SYMPATHY DONNA FABRICATORE, 59, of Belleville, passed away on Sunday November 9, 2014 at Clara Maass Medical Center. She was the wife of George A. Fabricatore Jr., mother of Dawn and Shawn. Donna taught one year the youngest group of School of Christian Living. Donna brought to our church new energy, enthusiasm and importance of service others. Our deep condolences are expressed to her husband, George, children, grandchildren, neighbors, relatives and friends - on this sudden and unexpected loss. Eternal rest, grant unto her O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen. May we all keep Christ in our hearts at Christmas and throughout the New Year May the Lord send upon you, and your loved ones, His abundant blessings of hope, love, joy and peace in this Holy Season and throughout the New Year ! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2015! Wesołych Świąt Bożego Narodzenia i Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku 2015! Joyeux Noël et Bonne Novell L Année 2015! Feliz Navidad y Buen Ano Nuevo 2015! Froehliche Weinachten und ein gutes neues Jahr 2015! Father Joseph and the Parish Committee ADVENT TREE - This annual project coordinated by Pat Olsen, will begin on Sunday November 30, 2014 and will help boys and girls of DYFS (Division of Youth and Family Services), senior men and women from EVA S SHELTER. Your generosity is appreciated and rewarded by the Lord who asks us to take care of the needy. All gifts are due on Sunday, December 21, 2014.

3 CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES We will celebrate, traditionally, two Masses on Christmas Eve, which will be held this year on Wednesday, December 24, The Holy Mass with the participation of children and youth will be held at 4:00 PM. The second solemn Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 PM. CHRISTMAS DAY MASS ONE MASS will be celebrated on Thursday, December 25, 2014 at 10:00 AM. OPLATEK CHRISTMAS WAFERS will be available in the parish hall, on the first Sunday of Advent, in order to keep the tradition of sharing it with the family and members of the household at the beginning of the supper on Christmas Eve. The donation of $3 per package is appreciated. Please help yourself and deposit your donations in the envelope located next to the oplatek (Christmas Wafer). CHRISTMAS FLOWERS All parishioners are asked to make a donation to the Christmas Flower Fund. Special envelopes will be enclosed in the December newsletter and will be available in the vestibule of the church. You would be asked to please return your donations by Sunday, December 21, Your donation including names of your departed loved ones will be printed in the Christmas bulletin. Any later donations will appear in the consecutive bulletins WE THANK Parish Committee members for attending monthly meetings and making important decisions for the good of Holy Cross Church. Lynn Imperiale for updating our face book. Penni Lazor for cleaning church linens purificators, corporals and lavabo towels Claire Centrella for helping in the church office and preparations of food baskets for the needy. SOCL teachers: Donna Maher and Andrea Lerggios for their dedication in providing Sunday school classes for our youth. Dominick Bucci who oversees the new boiler project We thank anyone who served the Holy Cross Church using time, talent and treasure to continue the mission of the church. God bless! THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF OUR PARISH COMMUNITY ARE IN NEED OF OUR PRAYERS, CARDS AND OTHER SIGNS OF CHRISTIAN SUPPORT: Diane Asbaty,; Irene Novak,; Mary Margo,; Jean Tierney, Michele Lazor,; Sophie Barnes,; Jean Zajac,; Wanda Gec,; Gene Kapchonick; Liz Wozney; Isabelle Rose Hagael, Karen H., Irene Legawiec, Roy Zebrowski. Our friends: Dorothy, Larry Skawinski, Jo Ann Murphy, Judy Bozza, Stanley Mikolajczyk, Vincenzo Gravino, Patricia Jarmakowicz, Zachary Decker, Joseph Denne, Jr., Declan, Urbano, Ann Catalano, Maryann Nuzzo, Helen Blum. We pray also for all those who asked us to pray and for those whom we promised to pray: Hail Mary, Glory Holy Cross Church Face Book link Visiting our website Blog holycrosssite.org you can go directly to our church face book. 140 people like our church face book! We thank Lynn Imperiale for her dedication in updating our face book. PARISH MEMBERSHIP 2014 As of November 16, adult parishioners paid their membership in the year EXPLANATION: The parish needs to send to the diocese and General Church the following: $12 to the Central Diocese, and $55 to the General Church; the remaining $13 is a donation to the Holy Cross Church. Total membership is $80.00 per adult. Please contact Richard Daum at for further information. If you cannot afford to pay the church membership donation please contact Fr. Joseph ALL SOULS DAY REMEMBRANCES The names of your beloved departed ones who you requested in All Souls Day Remembrances were read at Masses on Nov. 2nd. The names are placed on the altar during the month of November and additionally Masses will be celebrated for your departed ones in the upcoming weeks as All Souls Day Masses. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION - The next preparation will take place Sunday, November, 23, Dec. 7 (Dec 14 Christmas Dinner) 2014 after the 11 AM Mass in the parish hall. The First Holy Communion Celebration will take place on Sunday, May 17, The Holy Eucharist is Jesus Christ really present under the forms of bread and wine. In the Eucharist, Jesus Christ gives us Himself as a food for our souls. The bread and wine becomes the Body and Blood of our Lord during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass when the priest says words of consecration which Jesus used during the Last Supper: This is My Body This is My Blood. (Catechism) THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE HOLY CROSS CHURCH. May the Lord reward your generosity! LET US IMITATE THE WAYS OF GOD BY BEING MORE GENEROUS AND LOVING IN OUR SERVICE TO HIS MYSTICAL BODY, THE CHURCH. Thank you for your anticipated support toward our parish. You can donate online through our web site holycrosssite.org.

4 We appreciate any donations toward the Building Fund for our future necessary repairs. Also, we ask more parishioners to participate in the purchase of shopping certificates since the profit goes toward the Building Fund. FOOD COLLECTION FOR THE NEEDY THANKSGIVING MEALS Our parish for the past few years donate baskets of Thanksgiving Meals (non-perishables) to those in Woodland Park who are less fortunate than we are. Please bring your items (listed options below) to church on Sunday November 16, 23, 2014 so baskets can be put together and delivered for the holiday. Items Needed: $25 Gift Cards for supermarkets (to be used for turkeys), Canned Goods (vegetables), Cranberry Sauce, Canned Pumpkin for pies, Pie Crust Mix, Boxed Stuffing Mix, Canned gravy, Boxed Potato Mix, Paper Products, and anything else you think of. 4 th ANNUAL FUNDRAISER World s Finest Chocolate - ALMOND We are selling World's Finest Chocolate candy bars and hope you will help. Bring a box to work, sell to family and friends or just keep a box for your own snacking. At $1.00 per bar and a coupon for Quiznos on the back of the wrapper plus access code for free coupons for local restaurants and services. Pick up your boxes at the Church hall and return money when you will sell as soon as you can. It is an easy way to help our parish raise funds. CHRISTMAS DINNER will take place on Sunday December 14, 2014 after 11:00 A.M. Mass Please mark your calendars for an enjoyable afternoon with great menu and Christmas Program by the children of our School of Christian Living. THE SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN LIVING CHILDREN will be free of charge. GOD S FIELD (Rola Boza) ONLINE Please pick up copies from the parish hall. Also the issues of God's Field are available online at We hope you enjoy reading about the life and work of our parishes. ALMS BOX Our parish traditionally uses the Alms Box in the vestibule of the church for the benefit of the poor. Please continue to support this great cause to help the less fortunate of our society. When you give alms, your left hand must not know what your right is doing your alms giving must be secret, and your father who sees all that is done in secret will reward you. (Matthew 6:3-4) ALTAR FLOWERS Flowers at the altar are the wonderful sign of praise and thanksgiving to God. If you would like to donate flowers to remember an Anniversary, Birthday, departed loved one, etc. please call the rectory for further information ( ). ALTAR SERVERS This is an important ministry for our parish and your support and involvement is needed! Please contact Deacon - William Gaydos or parish office if your son /daughter are interested in becoming altar servers. PARISH CHOIR Volunteers who wish to share their vocal or musical talents and would like to join our choir, please contact our Organist, Neil Estanislao - tel Thank you. DAILY MASSES are held as announced in the bulletin. Examples of the Mass intentions are: For the Sick, In Remembrance of the Faithful Departed, To Beseech God s Grace, Birthdays and Anniversaries. Please contact Father Joe. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Arrangements at least two weeks prior to the ceremony. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance. Contact the Pastor before setting a date or making final plans. EMERGENCIES, SICKNESS should be reported to the rectory office immediately PRAYER NOTES New prayer notes for children, teens and adults to help take care / give care and overcome some difficult situations are available in the vestibule of the church. They are sponsored by St. Nicholas Ministry Holy Cross Church Ministries and Organizations Pastor - Father Joseph R. Cyman Deacon - David Gaydos Deacon - William Gaydos Secretary Claire Centrella Organist - Neil Estanislao Organist - Jessica Muccilli Parish Comm. Chairperson Lynn Imperiale Adoration Society - Penni Lazor Daughters of Holy Cross Elaine Rotsaert Lectors Coordinators - John Surak Altar Servers - Deacon William Gaydos School of Christian Living (SOCL) Donna Maher; Andrea Lergios- Smith St. Nicholas Ministry Lucy and Richard Daum Stewardship Committee Al Katinsky / Pat Olsen / Diane Lacey Ushers John Surak Greeters - Karen Paulison ; Lynn Imperiale ; Claire Centrella Maintenance - Dominick Bucci Shopping Certificates- Lucy Daum Merry Sleece Polish National Union of America - Alice Kriskewic

5 A HELP FOR PARENTS & SMALL CHILDREN In the case when small children need more attention during the Mass, parents can now listen to the Liturgy of the Mass in the parish hall while the children can play or do the drawings. SANCTUARY CANDLE Adoration Society is sponsoring sanctuary candles that are lit for a week in memory/honor of your special intentions for $10. Please sign up on the list in the vestibule of the church, use special envelopes and make your check out to Adoration Society. Thank you for your donations. Week of November 16 for John Swider Week of November 23 from Penni Lazor Week of November 30 available Week of December 7 for Rose Vickerilla Week of December 14 for Adele and John Sincavage Week of December 21 for Melissa and August Centrella, Emmanuel Triggiano Week of December 28 for Melissa and August Centrella, Emmanuel Triggiano HOSPITAL VISIT. Is anyone among you sick? He should summon the presbyters of the church, and they should pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord (James 5:14). If you or a member of your family are ill and would like to receive the Holy Communion at home or at the hospital, please notify the rectory. NEW PARISHIONERS If you are new to our parish, please submit your name and phone number to Father Joseph. Father will contact you regarding parish membership and answer the questions you may have regarding our church. WELCOME! ADVERTISEMENT OF THE PARISH The new print of Holy Cross Church pamphlet is available in the vestibule of the church. Please use it as the tool to advertise our parish in your neighborhood welcoming especially those who are not affiliated with any

6 CHRISTMAS DINNER Happy Birthday Jesus Holy Cross Church 220 Browertown Rd.Woodland Park Dec. 14, 2014 after 11am Mass (12:00 pm) Christmas Program by School of Christian Living TOSSED SALAD ROAST LOIN OF PORK WITH GRAVY BAKED COD FISH NAPLES STYLE CHICKEN MARSALA EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA MIXED VEGETABLES ROASTED POTATOES ROLLS AND BUTTER, and more 50/50 raffle and basket of cheer (ANS) Santa Claus will be present Tickets -$15 Adults Children and youth are free Please help us to serve and clean up Invite your family and friends Tel: Deadline for tickets 12/07/2014 (Seats are limited)

7 2014 BULLETIN ADS - $100 per year THANK YOU PLEASE SUPPORT the following businesses that give financial contributions for our church BUSINESS ADVERTISING The monies received will go towards photocopy supplies. Please contact church parish office at to submit your ad, or send holycrosspncc1@gmail.com, thank you. PJ'S TOWNE FLORIST INC ~Order flowers online 24/7 from our website!~ Call and mention this ad to receive a special discount!~ 191 Newark Pompton Turnpike (Route 23), Little Falls, NJ Local: (973) Toll free: (800)

8 CHRIST THE KING SUNDAY NOV. 23, 2014 SINCE 1926 HOLY CROSS CHURCH PNCC 88 Years of Service 220 Browertown Road Woodland Park, New Jersey Phone: Web Site: / holycrosspncc1@gmail.com The Reverend Father Joseph R. Cyman, Pastor Deacon David Gaydos / Deacon William Gaydos SUNDAY MASSES 9:00 A.M. & 11:00 A.M. (regular schedule) WEEKDAY MASSES 7:30 pm (check bulletin) Thursday 7:15 pm "Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or ill or in prison, and not minister to your needs?" Matthew 25:44 INTRODUCTION My Friends, the liturgical year is a rich cycle of beginnings and endings. As we conclude this liturgical year, we look again to the future, anticipating Christ s return in glory at the end of time. Our focus is on Christ s Kingship, an ancient image that is tempered by the image of the shepherd. God, and God in Christ, is tender and loving, yet judging and separating. The King -- the Son of Man -- identifies with the least of us. Scripture readings: Ezek 34:11-12, God is a tender shepherd Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want 1 Cor 15:20-26,28 All shall be brought to life through the Son of God Mt 25:31-46 The Son of Man identifies with the least of us. LECTORS SERVING TODAY 9:00 AM Richard Daum 11:00 AM Jason Cabrejos SHOPPING CERTIFICATES. We thank all those who participate and who run this wonderful project. Gift cards are available for STOP & SHOP, A&P, PATHMARK, FOODTOWN, SHOPRITE and FAIRWAY. Please encourage other members of the parish and friends to join in this wonderful project. The Shopping certificates donated $59,000 toward the Building Fund since the project started. If you have any questions contact Lucy Daum (973) , or Merry Sleece The easiest way to support our Building Fund is by purchasing weekly shopping gift cards. The Building Fund is needed to finance any future repairs and maintenance of our facility. I remember you in my prayers each day. Please keep me and my family in your daily prayers. Fr. Joseph NEWSLETTER- Today please pick up the copy of your newsletter. Also, we ask you to deliver it to those who are homebound and your close neighbor parishioners. Thank you. SUNDAY, November 23, 2014 Sol. Christ the King 9:00 am Holy Mass for +Stanley Hudzik, Ruth Hudzik; Offered by Diane M. Bishop (All Souls) 10:00 am Coffee and Cake Fellowship 10:10 am School of Christian Living Classes / BAKE SALE by ANS members 11:00 am Holy Mass for All Parishioners BAKE SALE by ANS members / After Mass - First Holy Communion Class Tuesday November 25, 2014 St. Catherine of Alexandria V., M. 7:30 am Holy Mass for peace in the world

9 Wednesday, November 26, 2014 St. Conrad of Constance Bp. 7:15 pm - Holy Mass of Thanksgiving with intention for the sick and homebound (Healing Mass) Thursday, November 27, 2014 THANKSGIVING DAY Friday, November 28, 2014 St. Stephen Mo., M. 7:30 am - Holy Mass SUNDAY, November 30, 2014 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT "What I say to you, I say to all: 'Watch!'" Mark 13:3 9:00 am Holy Mass for 10:00 am Coffee and Cake Fellowship 10:10 am School of Christian Living Classes 11:00 am Holy Mass for All Parishioners Adoration Society is sponsoring sanctuary candles that are lit for a week in memory/honor of your special intentions for $10. Please sign up on the list in the vestibule of the church, use special envelopes and make your check out to Adoration Society. Thank you for your donations. Week of November 16 for John Swider Week of November 23 from Penni Lazor Week of November 30 available Week of December 7 for Rose Vickerilla Week of December 14 for Adele and John Sincavage Week of December 21 for Melissa and August Centrella, Emmanuel Triggiano